Notwithstanding the fact that it was 93 degrees today, thereby tying the Washington (Dulles) record for hottest temperature for September 23, I am grateful that the autumnal equinox is officially here. DC's summer officially sucked (that is, if you don't enjoy the heat while having chemo).
This round, days 5 and 6 weren't as bad as the previous round, but days 7-13 were definitely worse than prior rounds. My stomach was upset until yesterday. But it is finally starting to feel better.
It's been a busy week. Tuesday, I went in for a baseline post-chemo mammogram. Thankfully, it came out normal. I still have some redness and swelling, though. Even though the doctor believes it is just accumulation of fluid, if it doesn't clear up in a few weeks, I will need a biopsy :-(
Today, went in for my radiation planning session. I will be having radiation at Sibley hospital in DC starting in 2 weeks (or 3, if I have a biopsy). It will be every day (M-F, because cancer takes a break on the weekends) for six weeks. The sessions are relatively short. Main side effects likely to be discomfort similar to a sunburn and potential fatigue.
And work has been busy. Off to finish editing a document that needs to get out to the clients tomorrow.
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